Its probably the closest we'll get before you can tap straight into the brain.
I saw some videos about these about a year ago and the testers at the time where saying how good it will be to be able to have a conversation and be looking at the news or something at the same time.
I don't know if you spend time with anyone who has a smart phone or other technology switched on all the time. You don't get a fair interaction, as they're switching between you and friends or email. I find the smartphone has become on intrusion - look around in pubs / cafes at couples / families who have phones. Many sit head down connecting with someone else. I can have a meeting with one person and their eyes are contently on the beeps of email alerts. These glasses will make that reduced engagement even more sparse.
One useful aspect that was mentioned was for say a medic performing a difficult task who could have some aid reading out on screen so he can continue while checking procedure (same would apply to electrician needing wiring diagram, model builder making model etc.)
On the camera side they do seem much neater than a head cam for sports and action but if you have an accident they're pretty close to the eyes.
Also it doesn't take a second to pick up the phone and take the shot at a party etc.
You can see I'm yet to be convinced!

Its probably the closest we'll get before you can tap straight into the brain.
I saw some videos about these about a year ago and the testers at the time where saying how good it will be to be able to have a conversation and be looking at the news or something at the same time.

I don't know if you spend time with anyone who has a smart phone or other technology switched on all the time. You don't get a fair interaction, as they're switching between you and friends or email. I find the smartphone has become on intrusion - look around in pubs / cafes at couples / families who have phones. Many sit head down connecting with someone else. I can have a meeting with one person and their eyes are contently on the beeps of email alerts. These glasses will make that reduced engagement even more sparse.

One useful aspect that was mentioned was for say a medic performing a difficult task who could have some aid reading out on screen so he can continue while checking procedure (same would apply to electrician needing wiring diagram, model builder making model etc.)

On the camera side they do seem much neater than a head cam for sports and action but if you have an accident they're pretty close to the eyes.
Also it doesn't take a second to pick up the phone and take the shot at a party etc.

I literally can't wait to get a pair. I hope they figure out something for us with prescription lenses. I see so much potential in the product and they have only just scratch the surface of the possibilities.
You have to have $1500 and be able to go to LA for a special 'fitting' session. Oh, and be selected by them to use them in this 'explorer' trial.

I literally can't wait to get a pair. I hope they figure out something for us with prescription lenses. I see so much potential in the product and they have only just scratch the surface of the possibilities.

You have to have $1500 and be able to go to LA for a special 'fitting' session. Oh, and be selected by them to use them in this 'explorer' trial.

[quote]I find the smartphone has become on intrusion[/quote]
100% agree with that.
[quote]One useful aspect that was mentioned was for say a medic performing a difficult task who could have some aid reading out on screen so he can continue while checking procedure (same would apply to electrician needing wiring diagram, model builder making model etc.) [/quote]
I also see this being good in education. We spend hours recording procedures - everything from laying a course of bricks to bathing a baby for use on the VLE. This type of technology could save a lot of time and give a true view of how the person doing the task sees it.

Quote:I find the smartphone has become on intrusion

100% agree with that.

Quote:One useful aspect that was mentioned was for say a medic performing a difficult task who could have some aid reading out on screen so he can continue while checking procedure (same would apply to electrician needing wiring diagram, model builder making model etc.)

I also see this being good in education. We spend hours recording procedures - everything from laying a course of bricks to bathing a baby for use on the VLE. This type of technology could save a lot of time and give a true view of how the person doing the task sees it.

I dont wear glasses but i'd rather be seen in a conventional pair with a camera than this stupid design
And while their at it they could incorporate a bluetooth so that we dont have to see all the middle aged blokes walking around the streets with an ear piece

I dont wear glasses but i'd rather be seen in a conventional pair with a camera than this stupid design

And while their at it they could incorporate a bluetooth so that we dont have to see all the middle aged blokes walking around the streets with an ear piece

My favourite part of that vid was the ice sculptor using them to show him reference images. I'd love to use them like that, load them up with images then go off and sit anywhere I like and do a bit of drawing....though I'd look like a knob wearing them, of course....

My favourite part of that vid was the ice sculptor using them to show him reference images. I'd love to use them like that, load them up with images then go off and sit anywhere I like and do a bit of drawing....though I'd look like a knob wearing them, of course....

[quote]....though I'd look like a knob wearing them, of course....[/quote]
A bit like those Bluetooth earpieces that (thankfully) seem to be out of fashion these days.
Of course, if you belong to the sizeable minority of full-time spectacle-wearers then there's no point in bothering - unless they can make the little gizmo that generates the image available to clip on to any pair of glasses.

Quote:....though I'd look like a knob wearing them, of course....

A bit like those Bluetooth earpieces that (thankfully) seem to be out of fashion these days.

Of course, if you belong to the sizeable minority of full-time spectacle-wearers then there's no point in bothering - unless they can make the little gizmo that generates the image available to clip on to any pair of glasses.

[quote]Of course, if you belong to the sizeable minority of full-time spectacle-wearers then there's no point in bothering - unless they can make the little gizmo that generates the image available to clip on to any pair of glasses.[/quote]
I have read somewhere that that is in the pipeline....could just be a rumour though...

Quote:Of course, if you belong to the sizeable minority of full-time spectacle-wearers then there's no point in bothering - unless they can make the little gizmo that generates the image available to clip on to any pair of glasses.

I have read somewhere that that is in the pipeline....could just be a rumour though...